Tivoli Storage Manager for Data Retention for z/OS

The architecture of Tivoli Storage Manager for Data Retention for z/OS comprised several key components. The Data Retention Engine was responsible for enforcing retention policies and preventing the deletion of files. The Policy Engine allowed administrators to define and manage retention rules, including retention periods and event-based triggers.

The administrative interface, a command-line interface (CLI), provided the means to configure and monitor the system. These components communicated using z/OS system services. The product used z/OS datasets to store metadata about retention policies and file status.

, `RELEASE FILE(filename)`). The product did not expose any APIs. The administrative interface was accessed through the z/OS console or a terminal emulator.

User management relied on z/OS security features, such as RACF. Configuration parameters included retention durations, hold settings, and policy definitions. Monitoring was achieved through system logs, which recorded retention events and policy enforcement actions.

The product is no longer supported; IBM Spectrum Protect offers similar functionality.